Jakarta, IDN Times – Whispers are circulating that Danantara Indonesia has acquired shares in the prominent ride-hailing company, Gojek. However, Rosan Roeslani, the Head of Danantara’s Investment Management Agency (BPI), has remained tight-lipped regarding this assertion made by Deputy Speaker Dasco.
“Of course, we will address that later,” Rosan stated when approached at the Coordinating Ministry for Food office in Jakarta on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The news of Danantara’s alleged acquisition of Gojek shares first surfaced through the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. His statement came on Friday, May 1, 2026, as he addressed grievances from the Joint Labor Movement Alliance during the commemoration of International Labor Day (May Day 2026). During this event, various labor unions passionately advocated for justice for ride-hailing driver-partners.
1. Danantara Affirms Strategic Investment Considerations 
In a related development, Danantara Indonesia’s Communication Team issued a written statement, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to disciplined evaluation of investment opportunities. This rigorous process hinges on strategic alignment, fundamental strength, a balanced risk-return profile, and the potential for long-term value creation, all in strict adherence to their established investment framework.
“Danantara Indonesia continuously evaluates diverse opportunities to fulfill our mandate of delivering meaningful socio-economic impact for Indonesia,” stated Danantara’s Communication Team, underscoring their national development objectives.
2. Government Strengthens Policies for Ojol Drivers with Danantara as App Operator Shareholder 
Earlier, recalling Dasco’s remarks, he had initially elaborated on the improved rights for online motorcycle taxi (ojol) and online taxi driver-partners, which the government has bolstered through Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 27 of 2026 concerning the Protection of Online Transportation Workers. This pivotal regulation mandates that online transport drivers receive BPJS Kesehatan (health insurance) and limits the app operator’s commission deduction to a maximum of 8 percent.
“The policy system and other aspects will be gradually, but surely, adjusted. This involves the entire system. The primary goal is to reduce the fees taken by app operators, which were previously 20 or 10 percent, so that operators will now only take 8 percent of the collected fares,” Dasco explained at the DPR RI Building in Jakarta on Friday, May 1, 2026.
According to Dasco, the government is actively discussing efforts to enforce fairness for driver-partners, especially now that the government, through Danantara, has acquired shares in the app operator. This strategic move is seen as a means to directly influence and advocate for driver welfare.
“Moving forward, organizations representing ojol driver-partners will continue to be engaged in discussions and consultations. This is because the government, via Danantara, has now become a shareholder in the app operator,” Dasco affirmed, highlighting a new era of dialogue.
3. Dasco Hints Danantara Eyes Grab 
Following his meeting, Dasco confirmed that the shares acquired by Danantara were indeed Gojek shares.
“For now, it’s still Gojek,” Dasco clarified.
He further elaborated that Danantara executed the purchase of Gojek shares directly, not through State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). This distinction is significant, as BUMN PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, through its subsidiary Telkomsel, already holds 23.7 billion shares in PT Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), an amount equivalent to 2 percent of its outstanding shares.
“It was Danantara (directly),” Dasco emphasized.
Despite confirming the acquisition, Dasco admitted he did not possess detailed information regarding the effective date of Danantara’s entry as a Gojek shareholder.
“I don’t know when it became effective, but they have finally entered,” Dasco concluded.
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Summary
Deputy Speaker of the DPR RI, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, recently announced that Danantara Indonesia has acquired shares in the ride-hailing company Gojek. While Dasco confirmed that the acquisition was executed directly by Danantara rather than through state-owned enterprises, Rosan Roeslani of Danantara’s Investment Management Agency has not yet provided an official confirmation. The move is intended to strengthen government influence over app operators to improve the welfare of online transport drivers.
In response to the reports, Danantara’s communication team stated that all investment activities undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure strategic alignment and long-term value creation. This development coincides with the implementation of Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026, which mandates better protection for drivers, including mandatory health insurance and a cap on commission deductions. Officials emphasized that this shift marks a new era of dialogue aimed at ensuring fairness for driver-partners.